There are over 50+ dive sites around Anilao and they are primarily located on the south-western part of the island. Divers and underwater photographers are attracted to these sites for the incredible diversity, rich reefs, variety of fish, unexpected critters and nudibranchs turning up at every corner. The beachfront resorts are nestled against the jungle and provide exotic scenery while riding to and from dive sites.
Virtually every variety of juvenile fish and critter imaginable can be found in Anilao. Larger marine life is also found in Anilao, including large schools of jacks, the occasional turtle and giant seahorses. At Mainit point, which has strong currents, we’ve seen up to 4 great barracuda hunting, along with giant and bluefin trevally. Reef sharks are occasionally seen down deep at dive sites with stronger currents and on very rare occasions people have seen small whale sharks.
Anilao has some unique soft coral forests, generally found at 70 – 130ft deep, which are mostly unexplored and can turn up rare critters such as seahorses and rhinopias.
- On the first day we will do shore entry dives.
- The other 4 days of diving will be made up of 2- 3 boat dives and then for those who would like, shore entry dive